40 games into the 2011-2012 NBA season and the Minnesota Timberwolves were actually competing for a Western Conference playoff spot. An injury to Ricky Rubio derailed the T-Wolves surprising start to the season but proved that there is reason for optimism in Minnesota and that the team doesn't need to make any drastic moves this off-season. Still, a few upgrades could help … [Read more...] about Optimism actually surrounds Minnesota Timberwolves this off-season
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Five Fake Trades for the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to a respectable 7-10 start to the 2011-12 NBA season. Ricky Rubio is showing that he has all the makings to be a superstar point guard. While Kevin Love is having one of the best individual seasons of any player in recent memory. In watching the Timberwolves, there is an obvious surplus of average to above average players on the wing. … [Read more...] about Five Fake Trades for the Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves Rumors: How They Acquire Kevin Martin
The Minnesota Timberwolves have assembled a respectable squad with just 11 days until they open their season against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Before the lockout, the Timberwolves brought point guard Ricky Rubio over from Spain. They've also signed both of their draft picks. Number two overall selection Derrick Williams, and second round pick Malcom Lee are both signed and … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves Rumors: How They Acquire Kevin Martin
Minnesota Timberwolves’ Amnesty Options
In the aftermath of the infamous labor talks between the NBAPA and the owners, there is an interesting clause in the new CBA. The amnesty clause. The amnesty clause is similar to waivers, in that a team releases a player and has to pay out the remainder of the contract. But in the case of the amnesty waiver, the player's contract doesn't count against his former team's … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves’ Amnesty Options
Sources: Timberwolves to Sign J.J. Barea
The Minnesota Timberwolves have added another point guard. The Wolves and former Dallas Mavericks' point guard J.J. Barea are putting the finishing touches on a four-deal that would give Minnesota another viable option behind rookie Rick Rubio at the point guard position. Barea became a household name in June when he helped spark the Mavericks off the bench en route to … [Read more...] about Sources: Timberwolves to Sign J.J. Barea